New Albany
High School
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2026 & Beyond
Overview
Cover The Basics
Earn 21 Credits:
- English Language Arts - 4 credits
- Mathematics - 4 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Social Studies - 4 credits
- Health - 1/2 credit
- Physical Education - 1/2 credit
- Fine Arts - 1 credit
- Financial Literacy-0.5 credit (or through taking AP Microeconomics)
- Electives - 2.5 credits
- Senior Seminar - 1 credit
Complete Service Learning requirement - 25 hours
Show Competency
Students have the following options to earn Competency:
Earn a passing score on Algebra I and ELA II Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs). Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once. If students do not meet competency after a retake, they must meet one of the alternative options below:
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Option 1 ACT/SAT Earning a remediation-free score in the Math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT also demonstrates competency. To demonstrate competency in English II, a student must be remediation-free in the subjects of English and reading on the ACT or SAT.
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Option 2 Military Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation.
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Option 3 College Credit Plus Complete College Coursework: Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
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Option 4 Career Experience and Technical Skill Students must complete two of the options from the list of seven below, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
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Foundational
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Proficient scores on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway
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Earn an approved 12-point industry credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
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Complete a pre-apprenticeship program or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program after high school (for students 18 or higher)
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Obtain a state-issued license for practice in a vocation that requires an examination
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Supporting
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Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience/evidence of positive evaluations.
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Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys; or
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Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
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Show Readiness
Earn two of the following diploma seals by choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These seals give you the chance to demonstrate academic, technical and professional skills and knowledge that align to your passions, interests and planned next steps after high school. At least one of the two must be Ohio-designed:
- OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
- Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio)
- College-Ready Seal (Ohio)
- Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio)
- Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
- Science Seal (Ohio)
- Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Technology Seal (Ohio)
- Community Service Seal (Local)
- Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
- Student Engagement Seal (Local)
OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
Meet the requirements and criteria established for the readiness seal, including demonstration of work-readiness and professional competencies.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education site for more information. Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal
Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio)
Earn a 12-point approved industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education's website for more information on the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal
College-Ready Seal (Ohio)
Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT. Visit the Department's website to see current remediation-free scores.
Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio)
Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
A student can:
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Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American history and American government end-of- course exams;
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Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
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Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
- Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B"or higher in both American History and American Government.
Science Seal (Ohio)
A student can:
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Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;
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Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
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Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
- Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" or higher in an advanced level science course.
Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
Earn one of six Honors Diplomas outlined below:
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Academic Honors Diploma;
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Career-Tech Honors Diploma;
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STEM Honors Diploma;
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Arts Honors Diploma;
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Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma.
Seal of Biliteracy
Meet the requirements and criteria, including proficiency requirements on assessments in a world language and English.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education's website for more information on the Biliteracy Seal
Technology Seal (Ohio)
A student can:
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Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement
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Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
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Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department. (A district or school is not required to offer a course that meets those guidelines.)
Community Service Seal (Local)
Must complete sixty (60) hours of community service (includes 25 hours for graduation).
- Hours must be completed with an approved charitable/non-profit organization.
- Hours must be pre-approved through the district community service liaison.
- Upon completion, students are required to submit a written reflection that includes a list of tasks and how the hours benefited the student and community.
- Completed hours are verified through an online system.
Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
Student Engagement Seal (Local)
Must complete at least two of the following:
- Completion of one (district-approved) sports season (repeatable)
- Completion of one (district-approved) performance/production (repeatable) and/or
- Completion of 30 hours of participation in a (district-sponsored or school -recognized) club
- All Students must log their participation hours in Schoolinks for submission and approval of the program advisor or coach for verification.
Class of 2025
Overview
Cover The Basics
Earn 21 Credits:
- English Language Arts - 4 credits
- Mathematics - 4 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Social Studies - 4 credits
- Health - 1/2 credit
- Physical Education - 1/2 credit
- Fine Arts - 1 credit
- Electives - 3 credits
- Senior Seminar - 1 credit
Complete Financial Literacy requirement - 0.5 credit
Complete Service Learning requirement - 25 hours
Show Competency
Students have the following options to earn Competency:
Earn a passing score on Algebra I and ELA II Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs). Students who do not pass the test will be offered additional support and must retake the test at least once. If students do not meet competency after a retake, they must meet one of the alternative options below:
-
Option 1 ACT/SAT Earning a remediation-free score in the Math or English subject areas on the ACT or SAT also demonstrates competency. To demonstrate competency in English II, a student must be remediation-free in the subjects of English and reading on the ACT or SAT.
-
Option 2 Military Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation.
-
Option 3 College Credit Plus Complete College Coursework: Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program.
-
Option 4 Career Experience and Technical Skill Students must complete two of the options from the list of seven below, at least one of which must be a foundational option.
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Foundational
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Proficient scores on 3 or more WebXams in a single career pathway
-
Earn an approved 12-point industry credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field
-
Complete a pre-apprenticeship program or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program after high school (for students 18 or higher)
-
Obtain a state-issued license for practice in a vocation that requires an examination
-
-
Supporting
-
Complete a 250-hour work-based learning experience/evidence of positive evaluations.
-
Earn the workforce readiness score on WorkKeys; or
-
Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
-
-
Show Readiness
Earn two of the following diploma seals by choosing those that line up with your goals and interests. These seals give you the chance to demonstrate academic, technical and professional skills and knowledge that align to your passions, interests and planned next steps after high school. At least one of the two must be Ohio-designed:
- OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
- Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio)
- College-Ready Seal (Ohio)
- Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio)
- Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
- Science Seal (Ohio)
- Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Technology Seal (Ohio)
- Community Service Seal (Local)
- Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
- Student Engagement Seal (Local)
OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio)
Meet the requirements and criteria established for the readiness seal, including demonstration of work-readiness and professional competencies.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education site for more information. Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal
Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio)
Earn a 12-point approved industry-recognized credential or group of credentials totaling 12 points in a single career field.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education's website for more information on the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal
College-Ready Seal (Ohio)
Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT. Visit the Department's website to see current remediation-free scores.
Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio)
Citizenship Seal (Ohio)
A student can:
-
Earn a score of proficient or higher on both the American history and American government end-of- course exams;
-
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
-
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in appropriate classes taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
- Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B"or higher in both American History and American Government.
Science Seal (Ohio)
A student can:
-
Earn a score of proficient or higher on the biology end-of-course exam;
-
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on appropriate Advanced Placement;
-
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
- Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a "B" or higher in an advanced level science course.
Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio)
Earn one of six Honors Diplomas outlined below:
-
Academic Honors Diploma;
-
Career-Tech Honors Diploma;
-
STEM Honors Diploma;
-
Arts Honors Diploma;
-
Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma.
Seal of Biliteracy
Meet the requirements and criteria, including proficiency requirements on assessments in a world language and English.
Visit the Ohio Department of Education's website for more information on the Biliteracy Seal
Technology Seal (Ohio)
A student can:
-
Earn a score that is at least equivalent to proficient on an appropriate Advanced Placement
-
Earn a final course grade that is equivalent to a “B” or higher in an appropriate class taken through the College Credit Plus program; or
-
Complete a course offered through the district or school that meets guidelines developed by the Department. (A district or school is not required to offer a course that meets those guidelines.)
Community Service Seal (Local)
Must complete sixty (60) hours of community service (includes 25 hours for graduation).
- Hours must be completed with an approved charitable/non-profit organization.
- Hours must be pre-approved through the district community service liaison.
- Upon completion, students are required to submit a written reflection that includes a list of tasks and how the hours benefited the student and community.
- Completed hours are verified through an online system.
Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local)
Student Engagement Seal (Local)
Must complete at least two of the following:
- Completion of one (district-approved) sports season (repeatable)
- Completion of one (district-approved) performance/production (repeatable) and/or
- Completion of 30 hours of participation in a (district-sponsored or school -recognized) club
- All Students must log their participation hours in Schoolinks for submission and approval of the program advisor or coach for verification.
